Romans

In verse sixteen Paul tells us to not to be proud but be willing to associate ourselves with people of low position. Many people use their contacts and relationships for selfish ambition. They select those people who will help them climb the social ladder. Christ demonstrated and taught that we should treat all people with […]

In verse nine and ten, Paul talks about how love must be sincere. Most of us have learned how to pretend to love others- how to speak kindly, avoid hurting their feelings and appear to take interest in them. We may even be skilled in pretending to feel moved with compassion when we hear of […]

In verses four to five, Paul uses the concept of the human body to teach how Christians should live and work together. Just as the parts of the body function under the direction of the brain, so Christians are to work together under the command and authority of Jesus Christ. In verse six Paul talks […]

In verse three Paul talks about the issue of pride. Healthy self-esteem is important because some of us think too little of ourselves; on the other hand, some of us overestimate ourselves which begs the question “how you can we attain healthy self- esteem”. The key to an honest and accurate evaluation is knowing the […]

In verse two Paul urges his brothers and sisters in Christ to not conform to the pattern of this world. Christians are called to “not conform any longer to the pattern of this world”, with its behavior and customs that are usually selfish and often corrupting. Many Christians wisely have decided to reject the patterns […]

Living Sacrifices In verse one Paul tells us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices. When sacrificing an animal according to God’s law, a priest would kill the animal, cut it into pieces, and place it on the altar. Sacrifice was important, but in the Old Testament God made it clear that obedience from the […]

In verses twenty-eight to thirty-two, Paul shows how the Jews and Gentiles benefit from each other. Whenever God shows mercy to one group, the other shares the blessing. At first, the Jews would have been the source of God’s blessing to the Gentiles. When the Jews neglected the mission, God blessed the Gentiles anyway through […]

In verses twenty-five to twenty-six, Paul talks about how all of Israel will be saved. Some say the phrase “And so all Israel will be saved” means that the majority of Jews in the final generation before Christ’s return will turn to Christ for salvation. Others say that Paul is using the term “Israel” for […]

In verses thirteen to fifteen, Paul explains he was the apostle to the Gentiles. Paul was appointed as a missionary to the Gentiles. Paul reminded his Jewish brothers of this fact, hoping they would accept the gospel. The Jews had been rejected, and thus the Gentiles were being offered salvation. In verses seventeen to twenty-four, […]

In verse eleven Paul explains that salvation has come to the Jews and Gentiles. Paul has a vision of a church where all Jewish and Gentile believers would be united in their love of God and in obedience to Christ. While respecting God’s law, this ideal church would look for Christ alone for salvation. Paul […]